French Tennis Federation has ruled Benoit Paire out of the Tokyo Olympics due to apathetic attitude.
The Canadian says that he is beneffiting from having a few extra days of practice after his early exit in Monte-Carlo.
The Spaniard can now set her sights on finishing her tennis career on her terms.
Two 250-level clay-court events are added to the 2021 calendar.
The Czech is into the quarters in Stuttgart, where she is the defending champion.
Young Canadians have split four career meetings.
"He played well and honestly I didn't. So when this kind of stuff happens, the matches are tough," said Rafa Nadal after his comeback win in Barcelona.
